Mother Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
““I will go back to the great sweet mother, Mother and lover of men, the sea. I will go down to her, I and none other, Close with her, kiss her, and mix her with me. Cling to her, strive with her, hold her fast; O fair white mother, in days long passed Born without sister, born without brother, Set free my soul as thy soul is free.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sea, 1869
The speaker seeks unity with the sea, viewing it as a nurturing mother and lover.
In simple terms: Longing to merge with the sea as a mother figure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace nature’s nurturing power.
Themes
nature
union
spirituality
Mood
reflective
lyantic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- beach meditation
- environmental art
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
romanticism
personification
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize for you?
- How can you balance reverence and realism?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing nature can ignore its danger and unpredictability.
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